Tractable
Adjective
Definition: Easily controlled or guided; docile; obedient.
Definition: Capable of being handled, managed, or dealt with; manageable.
Synonyms: Manageable, Obedient, Compliant, Amenable, Pliant
Antonyms: Unruly, Stubborn, Defiant, Unmanageable, Intractable
- The dog was very tractable and quickly learned all the commands.
- The students proved to be tractable and followed the teacher's instructions without any issue.
- Think of a tractable horse that is easy to control and guide.
- Imagine a tractable child who always listens and obeys their parents.
Etymology:
The word "tractable" comes from the Latin word "tractabilis," which means "manageable" or "that can be handled."
Historical Usage:"Tractable" has been in use since the 15th century, primarily to describe something that is easily managed or controlled.
Related Idioms:
"A tractable problem"
Explanation:Refers to a problem or situation that can be easily solved or managed without much difficulty.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "tractable" with "tactile."
Explanation:"Tractable" and "tactile" are different words with distinct meanings. "Tractable" refers to being easily controlled or managed, while "tactile" relates to the sense of touch.